Michael Braude papers, 1928-1989.

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Michael Braude papers, 1928-1989.

The Michael Braude papers include manuscripts of verse, drama, and prose. Also included are correspondence, periodicals, and published works related to his literary career. Most of the material is concerned with Jewish liberal themes, much of which is satirical or humorous in nature.

11.25 cubic ft. (25 boxes)

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Braude, Michael

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Michael Braude (1909-1986) was a successful businessman. He immigrated to the United States from Lithuania when he was eleven. After World War II, he founded the Emkemkey Car Leasing Company, which became one of the county's largest fleet leasers. In 1959, he founded Quadrangle Books in Chicago and in 1969 sold it to "New York Times." His wealth allowed him to become principal benefactor of the University of Chicago's Cort Theater and the Hebrew University's drama center in Jerusalem. Despite hi...

American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters

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The National Institute of Arts and Letters (founded 1898) and the American Academy of Arts and Letters (founded 1904) merged in 1976 to form the present organization. Members are elected annually from the fields of art, literature, and music and include painters, sculptors, print-makers, composers, novelists, poets, historians, biographers, critics, playwrights, architects, and essayists. Honorary members include artists from foreign countries as well as American dancers, photographers, publishe...